Fort York-Liberty Village
Fort York-Liberty Village is a central neighbourhood of about 20,000 people, next to Harbourfront-CityPlace, Little Portugal, South Parkdale and two other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Exhibition GO station is close by. Its main shopping street is East Liberty St. It stands out for its young population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: The CN rail line to the north, Bathurst St to the east, Lake Ontario to the south and Atlantic Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 11 active planning proposals in Fort York-Liberty Village, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. All 11 are waiting for a decision.
Waiting for a decision (11)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Part of the neighbourhood is in the Fort York heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Part of it is in the King-Liberty major transit station area, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 39 noise exemption permits were issued in Fort York-Liberty Village: 38 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 258 major crimes were reported in Fort York-Liberty Village: 1,003 per 100,000 residents, 24% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 98th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Thefts over $5,000 were 78 per 100,000, 28% above the citywide rate (61) and the 32nd highest in Toronto, while break-ins, car thefts and robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (272 in 2024).
Fort York-Liberty Village compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28% higher78 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same731 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 35% lower124 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 71% lower23 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 79% lower47 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 153 | 188 | up 23% |
| Car thefts | 13 | 12 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 41 | 32 | down 22% |
| Robberies | 7 | 6 | down 14% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 20 | up 18% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 38 | 191 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 141 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 18 collisions in Fort York-Liberty Village killed or seriously injured someone, the 26th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Six involved pedestrians. Most were on Lake Shore Blvd W and Strachan Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
GO: Exhibition. Inside the neighbourhood, 33 TTC stops are served by the 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront streetcars and the 63 Ossington and 29 Dufferin buses.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Exhibition GOGO Transit
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Ossington | about 393 | 3.0 | |
| 511 Bathurst Streetcar | about 354 | 3.9 | |
| 509 Harbourfront Streetcar | about 256 | 2.7 | |
| 29 Dufferin | about 145 | 9.1 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Blvd W Bathurst St to Stadium Rd | 17,400 | 68 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Dufferin St Saskatchewan Rd to Springhurst Ave | 13,800 | 41 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Strachan Ave The Strachan Avenue Military Burying Ground Trl to East Liberty St | 11,200 | 45 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| East Liberty St Gateway Park Trl to Pirandello St | 8,400 | 42 km/h | Apr 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirandello St Lynn Williams St to Western Battery Rd | 1,100 | 37 km/h | Apr 2022 |
| Lynn Williams St Western Battery Rd to East Liberty St | 2,200 | 34 km/h | Apr 2022 |
| Western Battery Rd Gateway Park Trl to Pirandello St | 1,000 | 33 km/h | Mar 2026 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
There are no public or Catholic schools inside the neighbourhood; the nearest are listed on each address report. There are three licensed child care centres with 103 spaces, two in the $10-a-day program.
Licensed child care (3)
- Network Child Care Services - Liberty Village Child Care Centre $10 a day
21 Western Battery Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool49 spaces - The Neighbourhood Group Harbourfront Child Care $10 a day
650 Queens Quay W · infants, toddlers36 spaces - Liberty Kids
125 Western Battery Rd · toddlers, preschool18 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Fort York-Liberty Village has 13 parks, three of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (51st most per resident in Toronto). It has one wading pool but no indoor or outdoor public pool. Its streets have 1,313 City-owned trees, mostly red oak, kentucky coffeetree and honey locust: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (11th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has one road or sidewalk project planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Coronation Park - Toronto | 12.6 |
| Toronto Inukshuk Park | 2.8 |
| The Gore | 2.6 |
| Garrison Common | 2.5 |
| Little Norway Park | 2.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 10 Ordnance Street
A new park is coming to 10 Ordnance Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Park at 34 Hanna Avenue
A new 4,900 m² park is coming to 34 Hanna Ave. – currently a parking lot at the southeast corner of Hanna Avenue and Liberty Street.In progress - New Park at The Gore
A new 4,200 m² park is coming to The Gore at 701 Fleet St, at the corner of Fort York Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard West, as part of the proposed development of a high-performance facility for both the Toronto Tempo and community use.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Fort York-Liberty Village | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | 34 Hanna Avenue Park, Bathurst Quay, Bill Johnston Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | June Callwood Park, Liberty Village Park, Little Norway Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 830 m away in Trinity-Bellwoods. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Stanley Park South-Toronto, just over the border in West Queen West. |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Little Norway Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Hto Park, 820 m away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Stanley Park South-Toronto, just over the border in West Queen West. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Stanley Park South-Toronto, just over the border in West Queen West. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Stanley Park North-Toronto, just over the border in West Queen West. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Little Norway Park, Stadium Road Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Coronation Park-Toronto, Little Norway Park · 2 of 2 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 137 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (58th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 2,818 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (20th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 11 building permits in Fort York-Liberty Village included a green roof, the 36th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (53%) rent, and 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are five apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 96 out of 100. There are 35 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (38th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 13 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 70 Lynn Williams St, with 13 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 19,915 people lived here. The median household income was $94,000, the 41st highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 20% walk or cycle to work, more than three times the typical neighbourhood; 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
19,915 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 3.2%, Mandarin 2.7%, Cantonese 2.2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 108 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. The biggest cluster is on East Liberty St. In the last 90 days, seven businesses got new licences; the newest is Wine Rack, a take-out or food shop at 23A Ordnance St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars47
- Take-out and food shops24
- Salons and personal services22
- Smoke and vape shops8
- Entertainment venues3
Streets with the most
- East Liberty St33
- Hanna Ave14
- Fleet St13
- Lynn Williams St8
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
CityPlace and Fort York, Liberty Village and The Waterfront are Business Improvement Areas in Fort York-Liberty Village. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Fort York-Liberty Village has 32 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (42nd most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 32 properties on the Heritage Register (13 designated, 19 listed), 42nd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.4% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M5V, 3 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (9.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6K, 8 of 251 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Ausma Malik · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 10,944 service requests came from postal areas M6K and M5V, which cover most of Fort York-Liberty Village. The most common:
| Property standards | 765 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 737 | |
| Injured wildlife | 614 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 209 | |
| Posters on City property | 208 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 168 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Fort York-Liberty Village | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 137 | 184 | 101st |
| Active planning proposals | 11 | 11 | 78th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 0 | 26 | 147th |
| New homes since 2021 | 2,818 | 797 | 20th |
| Short-term rentals | 35 | 21 | 38th |
| Heritage properties | 32 | 5 | 42nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 5 | 18 | 126th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,003 | 1,107 | 98th |
| Assaults | 731 | 637 | 56th |
| Break-ins | 124 | 173 | 110th |
| Car thefts | 47 | 193 | 155th |
| Robberies | 23 | 70 | 146th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 78 | 46 | 32nd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 191 | 31 | 15th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 141 | 212 | 131st |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 19,915 | 16,813 | 59th |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $85,000 | 41st |
| Households that rent | 53.4% | 45.5% | 51st |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 43.6% | 39.0% | 35th |
| Commute by transit | 23.7% | 25.8% | 98th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 19.8% | 5.3% | 28th |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.0% | 16.3% | 157th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 9.0 | 5.1 | 26th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 6.5 | 5.0 | 51st |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.5 | 2.1 | 54th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 66 | 228 | 148th |
| Affordable homes coming | 13 | 19 | 82nd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 1 | 10 | 149th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 12.0% | 7.8% | 53rd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.6 | 86th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,311 | 410 | 21st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 11 | 4 | 36th |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 153 | 164 | 168 | 187 | 188 |
| Break-ins | 41 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 32 |
| Car thefts | 13 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 12 |
| Robberies | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 6 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 20 |
| Total | 231 | 236 | 244 | 272 | 258 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Fort York-Liberty Village | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 731 | 768 | 56th |
| Break-ins | 124 | 190 | 110th |
| Car thefts | 47 | 225 | 155th |
| Robberies | 23 | 78 | 146th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 78 | 61 | 32nd |
| Total | 1,003 | 1,322 | 98th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Fort York-Liberty Village | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 153 | 164 | 168 | 187 | 188 | 731 | 768 | 56th |
| Break-ins | 41 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 124 | 190 | 110th |
| Car thefts | 13 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 47 | 225 | 155th |
| Robberies | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 78 | 146th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 78 | 61 | 32nd |
| Total | 231 | 236 | 244 | 272 | 258 | 1,003 | 1,322 | 98th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 538 |
| 2022 | 82 | 0 |
| 2023 | 86 | 865 |
| 2024 | 71 | 303 |
| 2025 | 107 | 366 |
| 2026 | 125 | 746 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (11)
Waiting for a decision (11)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Niagara St | 1,225 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 239771 STE 10 SA |
| 2 Atlantic Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2023 | 23 154398 STE 10 SA |
| 2 Strachan Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 269305 STE 10 SA |
| 30 Hanna Ave | 7-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 267267 STE 10 SA |
| 470 R Lake Shore Blvd W | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2021 | 21 191414 STE 10 OZ |
| 53 Strachan Ave | 28-storey building · 296 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 130761 STE 10 OZ |
| 545 Lake Shore Blvd W | 419 homes | Condominium | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 233007 STE 10 CD |
| 61 Hanna Ave | Two towers, up to 34 storeys with shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 137812 STE 10 SA |
| 701 Fleet St | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2026 | 26 257610 STE 10 OZ |
| 80 Lynn Williams St | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Oct 2022 | B0068/22TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (5)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Bishop Tutu Blvd | 88 | 119 | 1987 | 2 |
| 679 Queens Quay W | 94 | 106 | 1988 | 0 |
| 15 Solidarity Way | 97 | 440 | 2021 | 0 |
| 25 Ordnance St | 100 | 333 | 2021 | — |
| 11 Ordnance St | 100 | 246 | 2021 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Child care centres (3)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Child Care Services - Liberty Village Child Care Centre | 21 Western Battery Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| The Neighbourhood Group Harbourfront Child Care | 650 Queens Quay W | infants, toddlers | 36 | Yes |
| Liberty Kids | 125 Western Battery Rd | toddlers, preschool | 18 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 63 Ossington | Bus | 393 |
| 511 Bathurst | Streetcar | 354 |
| 509 Harbourfront | Streetcar | 256 |
| 29 Dufferin | Bus | 145 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Fort York-Liberty Village | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | 34 Hanna Avenue Park, Bathurst Quay, Bill Johnston Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | June Callwood Park, Liberty Village Park, Little Norway Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 830 m away in Trinity-Bellwoods. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Stanley Park South-Toronto, just over the border in West Queen West. |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Little Norway Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Hto Park, 820 m away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Stanley Park South-Toronto, just over the border in West Queen West. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Stanley Park South-Toronto, just over the border in West Queen West. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Fort York-Liberty Village. Nearest: Stanley Park North-Toronto, just over the border in West Queen West. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Little Norway Park, Stadium Road Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Coronation Park-Toronto, Little Norway Park · 2 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 70 Lynn Williams St | Rezoning approved | 13 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (1)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road repairs | Snooker St, Hanna Ave to Atlantic Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (7)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Rack | Take-out or food shop | 23A Ordnance St | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Classique Auto Spa Liberty | Auto repair or garage | 85 Hanna Ave | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Sunny Bella Bloom | Salon or personal services | 614 Fleet St | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wings Up | Restaurant or bar | 165 East Liberty St | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Out of Office: Matcha + Bakery | Restaurant or bar | 24 Bathurst St | Aug 26, 2026 |
| NRG Haus | Restaurant or bar | 171 East Liberty St | Aug 24, 2026 |
| BFF | Restaurant or bar | 49 East Liberty St | Aug 20, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 38 | 191 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 141 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition GO | GO train | LW | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Blvd W Bathurst St to Stadium Rd | 17,400 | 68 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Dufferin St Saskatchewan Rd to Springhurst Ave | 13,800 | 41 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Strachan Ave The Strachan Avenue Military Burying Ground Trl to East Liberty St | 11,200 | 45 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| East Liberty St Gateway Park Trl to Pirandello St | 8,400 | 42 km/h | Apr 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirandello St Lynn Williams St to Western Battery Rd | 1,100 | 37 km/h | Apr 2022 |
| Lynn Williams St Western Battery Rd to East Liberty St | 2,200 | 34 km/h | Apr 2022 |
| Western Battery Rd Gateway Park Trl to Pirandello St | 1,000 | 33 km/h | Mar 2026 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Coronation Park - Toronto | 12.6 |
| Toronto Inukshuk Park | 2.8 |
| The Gore | 2.6 |
| Garrison Common | 2.5 |
| Little Norway Park | 2.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 10 Ordnance Street
A new park is coming to 10 Ordnance Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Park at 34 Hanna Avenue
A new 4,900 m² park is coming to 34 Hanna Ave. – currently a parking lot at the southeast corner of Hanna Avenue and Liberty Street.In progress - New Park at The Gore
A new 4,200 m² park is coming to The Gore at 701 Fleet St, at the corner of Fort York Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard West, as part of the proposed development of a high-performance facility for both the Toronto Tempo and community use.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 11 building permits in Fort York-Liberty Village included a green roof, the 36th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 39 noise exemption permits were issued in Fort York-Liberty Village: 38 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
CityPlace and Fort York, Liberty Village and The Waterfront are Business Improvement Areas in Fort York-Liberty Village. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 32 properties on the Heritage Register (13 designated, 19 listed), 42nd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.4% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M5V, 3 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (9.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6K, 8 of 251 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Ausma Malik · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 10,944 service requests came from postal areas M6K and M5V, which cover most of Fort York-Liberty Village. The most common:
| Property standards | 765 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 737 | |
| Injured wildlife | 614 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 209 | |
| Posters on City property | 208 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 168 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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